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Saudi Electricity Company Just a dividend play MAY 2011

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SEC: Investment Summary (1/2) Earnings lack growth; an attractive dividend play

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UNDER PERFORM

RATING Target Price (SAR)

13.07

Upside

-4.2%

Price (15 May 2011)

13.65

Market Cap. (SAR Bn)

56.9

Market Cap. (USD Bn)

15.2

Shares Outstanding (Mn)

4167

Price 52wk H/L

15.6 / 10.5 SECO AB

Ticker (Reuters)

5110.SE

SEC

Jan-09

 Robust growth in electricity demand in KSA • Demand is estimated to grow at 5.3% per annum over 2011-18 (8.1% CAGR during 2004-10), driven by rising per capita electricity consumption on account of young and growing population (60% below the age of 30) and declining size of households, and increasing industrial activity • However, capacity has failed to match growth in peak demand. To meet the peak load demand of 65 GW in 2018, KSA needs to grow its generation capacity by 50% from 48 GW in 2010 to 72 GW by 2018

Ticker (Bloomberg)

210 190 170 150 130 110 90 70 50

INVESTMENT POSITIVES AND RISKS >

 Increase in electricity sales is the main growth driver • The tariff hike (in June 2010) is expected to boost revenues (we estimate incremental revenue of SAR3.6Bn) and profitability (130 bps improvement in gross margin) in 2011 • In the long term, sales are likely to drive growth. We see SEC’s top line growing 11.9% in 2011, 6.0% in 2012 and at 4.2% CAGR in 2013-20  Beyond 2011, higher operating expenses to dent profitability • Operating margin is forecast to improve from 6.5% in 2010 to 7.3% in 2011, buoyed by tariff hikes, but then decline to 5.4% in 2012 and to 3.7% by 2020 due to higher purchased energy cost (as more energy will be bought instead of being generated internally) and higher depreciation expense as capacity is expanded

Tadawul

• We expect net income to peak in 2011 (SAR2.8Bn) and decline at a rate of 1.5% during 2012-20

Aug-09

Source: Bloomberg

Mar-10

Oct-10

May-11

 Dividends provide stable and high yield making SEC an attractive dividend play • SEC’s debt ratings are equivalent to that of the Saudi Government, which owns 81% stake in SEC. The government has also waived its rights to the company’s dividends up to 2020 • With less shares entitled to receive dividends, public shareholders receive SAR0.7 DPS (against SAR0.13 in case of no waiver), leading to the highest dividend yield (5.1%) amongst SEC’s peers 2

SEC: Investment Summary (2/2) Expensive valuation limits upside

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VALUATION APPROACH

UNDER PERFORM

DCF approach

14.81

P/E approach

9.35

EV/EBITDA approach

13.32

Weighted average target price

13.07

FY10A

FY11F

FY12F

EPS (SAR)

0.55

0.66

0.55

P/E (x)

25.0

20.6

24.8

EBITDA (SAR Bn)

10.2

11.8

12.2

9.7

8.4

8.1

MULTIPLES

EV/EBITDA (x)

STOCK VALUATION >  The stock appears expensive at current levels, given that tariff hikes are factored into the current price, and SEC is trading at a premium to its peer group  At current multiples, SEC trades at a P/E of 24.9x, a premium of 44.4% versus the peer group average of 17.3x, and EV/EBITDA of 9.3x, a discount of 3.4% versus the peer group average of 9.6x  On forward multiples, SEC trades at 20.6x FY11E P/E, a premium of 38.7% versus the peer group average of 14.8x FY11E P/E, and 8.4x FY11E EV/EBITDA, a premium of 3.5% versus the peer group average of 8.1x FY11E EV/EBITDA

 Our DCF, P/E and EV/EBITDA based valuation returns a weighted average target price of SAR13.07 (4.2% downside at the current level)  SEC’s stable dividend payout and high dividend yield make it attractive for investors looking for dividend paying stocks. However, underlying net profits are projected to decline 30% between 2011 (SAR 2,763mn) and 2013 (SAR 1,928mn) due to higher opex and depreciation charges.

KEY STATISTICS

FY09A

FY10A

FY11F

FY12F

FY13F

FY14F

FY15F

Revenues (SAR Mn)

23,851

27,860

31,184

33,055

34,969

36,874

38,848

EBITDA (SAR Mn)

8,327

10,186

11,815

12,183

12,431

13,217

13,396

EBITDA margins

34.9%

36.6%

37.9%

36.9%

35.6%

35.8%

34.5%

Net income (SAR Mn)

1,170

2,279

2,763

2,294

1,928

2,174

1,857

Net Debt/Equity Dividend Yield

31.4% 6.6%

46.6% 4.8%

76.6% 5.1%

114.0% 5.1%

126.2% 5.1%

136.1% 5.1%

142.9% 5.1%

Source: Bloomberg

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SEC: Overview Largest utility company in the GCC COMPANY OVERVIEW >

KEY STATISTICS

FY11E

Revenues (SAR Mn)

31,184

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) was formed in 1999 as an integrated electricity company engaged

Operating Profit (SAR Mn)

2,285

Net Profit (SAR Mn)

in power generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in KSA. The government owns 81.2% of SEC (74.3% directly and 6.9% indirectly through Aramco)

2,763

EBITDA Margin (%)

37.9%

Net Margin (%)

8.9%

RoaE (%)

5.3%

REVENUES BY CUSTOMER TYPE (2009) Commercial, 16%

Government, 27%

BUSINESS OVERVIEW > SEC accounted for 85% of the total power produced in KSA in 2010. The company is responsible for 100% of power sold to end users. Apart from electricity generation at its own power plants, SEC purchases power from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Independent Water and Power Producers (IWPPs) at a pre-determined rate through long-term contracts and sells electricity to consumers at tariffs set by the government. The company owns power transmission and distribution network in KSA

KEY FACTS > • • •

Power generation capacity: 41 GW in 2010 (85% of the total KSA capacity of 48.3 GW) Transmission line length: 42,703 circuit kilometres (ckm) in 2009 Distribution line length: 364,139 ckm in 2009



Number of customers:

5,701,516 in 2009

MARKET SEGMENTS > Residential, 35% Source: Company filings

Industrial, 19% Others, 4%

Residential customers comprised 35% of SEC’s electricity sales in 2009, followed by government customers constituting 27% of electricity sales. Industrial and commercial customers constituted 19% and 16%, respectively, of electricity sales 4

Investment Theme Robust growth in electricity demand in KSA

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 KSA’s electricity demand has expanded at a CAGR of 8.1% from 27 GW in 2004 to 43

KSA ELECTRICITY DEMAND (GW) 70

GW in 2010, led by a young and growing population, rising per capita consumption and increasing industrial activity

CAGR (2011-18) 5.3%

60 CAGR (2004-10) 8.1%

50 40

30 20

27

10

30

34

32

41

38

46

43

52

50

57

54

59

62

65

• Per capita consumption of electricity is forecast to grow from ~8,000 KWh in 2011 to 9,700 KWh by 2018 2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

0

KSA POWER GENERATION CAPACITY Generation capacity(GW) Capacity utilization (%)

60 50 65%

Peak Loads(GW)

66%

GW

40

59%

59%

30

57%

59% 20

10

28 27

31

30

56%

37

35

32

34

48

44

39

38

41

43 2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

0

Source: Company filings, ECRA, Al Mal Capital analysis

 Peak demand is estimated to grow at 5.3% per annum over 2011-18, and is expected to reach 65 GW by 2018, according to SEC estimates, as residential and industrial consumption increases

68% 66% 64% 62% 60% 58% 56% 54% 52% 50%

• We expect residential demand to rise at a high rate, as population demographics and the declining size of households should lead to an increase in per capita electricity consumption. The Ministry of Economy and Planning estimates KSA’s population to grow by 2.5% annually during 2011-20, and inhabitants per house to fall to 5.2 in 2015 from 5.7 in 2004

• Industrial activity has also increased rapidly. Contribution of Industrial sector to KSA’s GDP has increased from 63% in 2005 to 70% in 2009  However, power generation capacity in KSA has lagged growth during peak demand • Electricity consumption in KSA is seasonal. Residential users, who consume more electricity in summer (as air conditioners run for longer hours), are the largest consumers of electricity. Consequently, the demand for power increases in the second and third quarter of every year, sometimes exceeding the installed capacity, in turn, resulting in power outages • Demand for power is low in the first and fourth quarters. As a result, capacity utilization averages around 60%-65% for the entire year 5

Investment Theme SEC plans significant capacity additions to meet demand

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 To meet demand, significant capacity additions (~27.5 GW, 57% of current

CURRENT MAJOR EXPANSION PROJECTS Generation Capacity (MW)

Project

Year of completion

PP 10

660

2011

Shaibah Steam Plant

794

2011

Rabigh power plant

2,930

2013

Al-Qurayyah

2,000

2015

Dheba IPP

1,600

2016

Al-Shuqaiq IPP

1,600

2017

Ras Alzor IPP

2,400

2019

Total capacity expansion

27,500

85%

83%

60,000

86% 84%

83% 82%

82%

MW

80%

80%

79% 79% 77%

20,000

78% 76%

76% 2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

74%

2010

0

Source: Company filings, ECRA, Al Mal Capital analysis

 In this regard, SEC has awarded several contracts in 2009-10 • In November 2010, SEC awarded a SAR1.43Bn contract to expand capacity at the Qassim power plant by 472 MW • In August 2010, the company approved seven power projects worth SAR14.7Bn, including the 2,400 MW Rabigh 6 project

 Many of these projects are being undertaken by IPPs and IWPPs

Other power plants

40,000

• Of 27.5 GW, ~17 GW capacity addition is planned at SEC-owned power plants and the remaining ~10.5 GW addition is by IPPs and IWPPs

• In 1H 2010, SEC along with the consortium of GDF Suez, Al-jumaih Group & Sojitz formed Dhuruma Electricity Co. to build the 1,729 MW Riyadh PP11-IPP

CAPACITY EXPANSION IN KSA SEC owned power plants SEC’s contribution to total capacity 86% 85% 80,000

generation capacity of KSA) at a total estimated cost of SAR182 Bn over the next decade have been planned

• For e.g. Rabigh IPP, Qurayyah IPP, Shuqaiq IWPP and Shuaibah IWPP  SEC purchases power from IPPs and IWPPs at a pre-determined rate (decided through long-term contracts) and sells electricity to consumers at tariffs set by the government. As a result, SEC will remain the sole seller of electricity to consumers  Going forward, SEC’s contribution to KSA’s total power generation capacity is expected to decline from 85% in 2010 to 77% in 2020  Nevertheless, SEC will maintain its dominance over the power generation, transmission and distribution businesses 6

Investment Theme Tariff increase to boost revenue growth in 2011

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 In June 2010, the Electricity and Co-generation Regulatory Authority (ECRA)

TARIFF INCREASE Contribution to revenues (2009)

Category

announced the new tariff structure for commercial, government and industrial

Average price per unit

% rise in tariff (estimated)

(SAR '000 per GWh)

Residential

35%

77

0%

Commercial

16%

146

~58%

Government

27%

268

~16%

Industrial

19%

118

~5%

4%

64

0%

Others

GROWTH IN SEC’S REVENUES (SAR BN)

45 40

35 30

25

11.9% YoY growth benefiting from tariff hike

28

31

• The average price per GWh for commercial and government customers is estimated to have increased 57.9% and 15.7%, respectively  This hike is likely to boost SEC’s revenues, with limited impact on consumption

• We believe companies will take time to adjust their consumption patterns (mainly through shifting to off-peak times). Hence, non-residential power demand is likely to be inelastic in the short term • Tariff increase is forecast to result in incremental revenue of SAR3.6Bn in 2011  Over the long term, as companies adjust their consumption pattern, the proportion

Revenue growth (4.4% CAGR (2012-20) is mainly driven by capacity expansion and resultant growth in electricity sales

50

customers (61% of revenue base) to be effective from July 01, 2010

of commercial and industrial sales as a % of total sales is expected to decline, though marginally • As a result, the incremental benefit from tariff hike will gradually decrease  Nevertheless, tariff increase is expected to help SEC fund its planned capex

33

35

37

39

40

42

43

44

46

20

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Source: Company filings, ECRA, Al Mal Capital analysis

 Overall, we forecast SEC’s top line to grow 11.9% in 2011, 6.0% in 2012 and then a CAGR of 4.2% during 2013-20 • While the recent tariff increase will stimulate revenue growth in 2011, higher electricity sales will remain the main driver of revenue growth in the long term 7

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Investment Theme Beyond 2011, higher operating expenses to dent profitability

GROSS MARGIN AND OPERATING MARGIN

 We do not expect the increase in tariff to have any cost implications. Hence, most

of the increase will be income accretive, thereby significantly adding to profitability Gross margin

45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%

Operating margin

38.2% 37.1% 37.9% 36.2% 35.7% 34.5% 39.3% 36.8% 36.2% 35.8% 35.7% 35.4%

cost of electricity sold will rise, as purchased energy is 71% costlier (SAR55 per 6.5% 7.3% 5.4% 3.4% 4.0% 4.4% 3.3% 3.0% 3.3% 4.0% 3.8% 3.7%

60%

Fuel expenses Operations & Maintenance G&A expenses 1.5%

Purchased energy cost Depreciation

1.2%

1.0%

32.2%

32.3%

31.1%

29.8%

30.0%

30.9%

14.4%

16.0%

16.2%

22.2%

20.5%

20.9%

2010

2015

2020

40% 20%

MWh of purchased energy compared to SAR32 per MWh of produced energy) • We forecast purchased energy cost to increase from SAR4.4 Bn (15.0% of

COMPONENTS OF OPERATING COST (% OF TOTAL)

80%

 Beyond 2011, however, gross margin is expected to decline to 34.5% by 2020 • As more energy will be bought instead of being generated internally, the overall

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

100%

 We expect gross margin to improve from 37.9% in 2010 to 39.3% in 2011

0%

Source: Company filings, Al Mal Capital analysis

electricity sales) in 2011 to SAR7.1 Bn (16.9% of electricity sales) in 2020  Moreover, we expect depreciation expense to grow, on account of SEC’s substantial capex plans (amounting to SAR182Bn over 2011-20) • Depreciation as % of sales is forecast to rise from 30.1% in 2010 to 31.6% in 2016. Post 2016, it is expected to decline to 29.9% in 2020 as capex slows  G&A cost, as % of sales, is likely to improve from 1.4% of revenues in 2010 to 0.9% in 2020, driven by SEC’s restructuring program • SEC plans to unbundle its business into separate business units for generation, transmission and distribution to improve efficiency  Overall, operating margin is forecast to decline from 7.3% in 2011 to 3.7% in 2020 8

Investment Theme ROIC lowest among peers

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ELECTRICITY TARIFFS* (US CENTS PER KWH) Qatar KSA Kuwait Oman Dubai USA France India Hong Kong Brazil Russia UK Spain Germany Turkey Australia Italy Chile

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (2010)

2

SEC

3 4

2.5%

Jordan Electric

5.9%

5 Dhofar Power

6 9 9 10

6.8%

Energias Do Brasil

7.9%

Tata Power

12 12

9.2%

Acwa Power

13 15

9.3%

QEWC

9.5%

17 Al Kamil Power

18 18 19 19

Exelon Corp

5

10

15

20

12.0%

Empresa Nacional

23 0

10.5%

12.2% 0%

25

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

 We expect SEC’s net income to grow 21.2% in 2011, benefiting from the newly implemented tariff structure, and then decline at a rate of 1.5%

during 2012-20  SEC’s net margin is low compared to its peers. In 2010, SEC’s net margin stood at 8.2% vis-à-vis peer group average of 12.4%

• This is primarily due to low electricity tariffs in KSA, both regionally and globally, despite the recent tariff hike. We do not expect any further rise in electricity tariffs in KSA during our forecast period 2011-20 • Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for SEC was also low at 2.5% compared to the peer group average of 9% in 2010 * Electricity tariff for industrial customers. Exact per KWh tariff may change based on usage slab Source: Reuters, Al Mal Capital research

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Investment Theme High capex requirement to add to debt burden

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 Over 2011-20, we forecast SEC to invest SAR182Bn (47% of sales) to increase its

CAPEX (SAR BN) 40

35

Capex (SAR Bn) 110%

108%

power generation capacity from 41 GW in 2010 to 58 GW by 2020 and expand its

Capex as % sales

120%

100%

30 69%

25 15

34

63%

59%

36 24

10

23

37%

23

28% 15

5

12

40%

19% 8

7% 7% 3 3

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

0

20% 0%

75%

50

40

66

73

77

75

70

9

15

43%

61

29

24

80% 60% 40%

45

39

18%

2009

15) to fund its expansion projects

20%

 Raising funds at a relatively lower cost should not be an issue for SEC • The company is expected to capitalize on the Saudi Government‘s full support and commitment • Government commitment has resulted in a high credit rating for SEC of AA- from Fitch and S&P and A1 from Moody’s

Source: Company filings, Al Mal Capital analysis

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

0%

2010

0

31%

2008

10

59

140%

100%

69%

47%

30

 Going forward, we expect the company to raise more debt (~SAR63Bn during 2011-

come down to 55% by 2020 120%

96%

60

20

Net debt-to-equity

126% 131% 125% 118% 108% 113%

70

• As a result, net debt-to-equity ratio rose from 76.6% in 2008 to 111.2% in 2010

• With a decline in expansion activities, the net debt-to-equity ratio is expected to

Net Debt (SAR Bn)

80

offerings, apart from direct loans, during 2009-10

• This is projected to increase the net debt-to-equity ratio to 142.9% in 2015

NET DEBT-TO-EQUITY RATIO 90

 To meet capex funding requirements, SEC has raised SAR14Bn through Sukuk

60%

2020

20

80%

transmission and distribution network

10

Investment Theme Fixed dividends provide stable and high yield

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 The Government had waived its rights to the company’s dividends over 2001-09 as

DIVIDEND PAYOUT FOR PUBLIC (2010)

long as the dividend does not exceed 10% of par value 140%

127.7%

120%

100%

• This means fewer number of shares are entitled to receive dividends (only

80%

around 18% of outstanding shares)

51.6%

60% 31.1%

40% 20%

 Consequently, the public shareholders receive a higher dividend per share

28.6%

13.5%

• In 2010, SEC gave absolute dividend of SAR0.13 per share (payout ratio of 24%)

0%

Acwa Power Barka

Al Kamil Power

Jordan Electric Qatar Power Electricity & Water

Saudi Electricity

• However, due to government waiver, the entire dividend amount was distributed to the public (representing 18% of outstanding shares) • This resulted is SAR0.7 per share dividend (7% of stock par value) to the public

DIVIDEND YIELD

• At SAR0.7, the payout ratio on a per share basis for public stands at 127.7% in

6%

5.1%

4.6%

5%

3.9%

4% 3%

• In 2009, it extended the waiver period by 10 years (until 2020)

2.7%

2010, the highest in its peer group • We project DPS to be distributed in the public to stay at SAR0.7 during 2011-20  At the current price, the per share dividend of SAR0.7 leads to a 5.1% dividend yield

2.2%

2%

• Highest yield amongst the peers makes SEC an attractive dividend play

1%

 Due to SEC’s high dividend yield and strong debt ratings (equivalent to the Saudi

0%

Acwa Power Al Kamil Power Jordan Electric Qatar Barka Power Electricity & Water Source: Company filings, Zawya, Al Mal Capital analysis

Saudi Electricity

Government’s rating), some investors view SEC as an alternative to Saudi sovereign debt, but with a much higher yield 11

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Valuation Expensive valuation limits upside P/E

Market Cap. Company

Country

Current

(USD Mn)

EV/EBITDA

Fwd 2011

Fwd 2012

Current

Fwd 2011

Fwd 2012

KSA

15,187

24.9

20.6

24.8

9.3

8.4

8.1

Companhia Energetica De Sao Paulo

Brazil

1,715

NM

NM

3.3

6.1

NM

2.5

Exelon Corp.

USA

27,796

11.2

11.1

14.3

5.3

6.4

7.8

Tata Power Company Limited

India

6,525

20.7

14.3

11.4

12.9

8.2

6.7

Energias Do Brasil SA EMPRESA NACIONAL DE ELECTRICIDAD S.A. Acwa Power Barka Co.

Brazil

3,929

14.2

11.6

9.0

7.2

6.2

5.6

Chile

14,061

13.0

12.2

11.1

8.1

8.3

8.3

Oman

107

14.2

N/A

N/A

13.4

N/A

N/A

Al Kamil Power Co.

Oman

43

27.4

N/A

N/A

12.0

N/A

N/A

Dhofar Power Co.

Oman

54

21.2

N/A

N/A

NM

N/A

N/A

Jordan Electric Power Co.

Jordan

352

21.8

29.0

18.2

10.2

8.3

N/A

Qatar Electricity & Water Co.

Qatar

3,993

11.8

10.8

9.5

11.5

11.2

10.7

17.3

14.8

11.0

9.6

8.1

6.9

44.4%

38.7%

125.5%

-3.4%

3.5%

17.4%

Saudi Electricity Co.

Peer group average SEC premium (discount)%

 We hold a positive outlook on SEC’s revenue growth due to increasing electricity demand and the company’s aggressive expansion plans, but

bottom-line growth is likely to remain muted owing to declining margins  Moreover, the tariff hike seems to be factored into the current price. At the current level, the stock appears expensive

• Currently, SEC trades at a P/E of 24.9x (44.4% above the peer group average of 17.3x), and EV/EBITDA of 9.3x (at 3.4% discount to the peer group average of 9.6x)  SEC’s stable dividend payout and high dividend yield make it attractive for investors looking for dividend paying stocks Source: Bloomberg, Reuters, Company filings, Al Mal Capital analysis

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Valuation DCF Method

FCF ANALYSIS (SAR Mn)

2Q11-4Q11

FY12

FY13

FY14

FY15

FY16-20

NOPLAT

3,097

1,744

1,358

1,569

1,231

7,466

Depreciation and amortization

7,271

10,556

11,205

11,767

12,306

67,227

Change in working capital

2,026

3,079

3,485

2,091

3,801

10,097

Capex

(25,273)

(36,281)

(24,161)

(23,243)

(22,956)

(41,574)

FCFF

(12,879)

(20,902)

(8,113)

(7,817)

(5,618)

43,216

0.98

0.92

0.86

0.80

0.74

(12,594)

(19,280)

(6,965)

(6,246)

(4,178)

Discount factor PV of FCFF Sum of PV of FCFF

97,727

Add: Investments

2,320

Less: Net debt and minority interest

(42,063) 57,985

Total Equity Value No. of shares outstanding (Mn)

4167

Fair value per share

13.9

Target Price

14.8

VALUATION INPUTS Risk Free Rate Beta Risk Premium Cost of Equity WACC FCF growth rate

3.2% 0.6 12.1% 10.5%

Cost of debt Effective tax rate Post tax cost of debt

3.7% 2.5% 3.6% 7.4% 1.0%

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Terminal Value

236,118 0.52

24,358

122,633

Valuation Comparative Valuation

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P/E Multiple Peer group average (FY11E P/E)

EV/EBITDA 14.8

Premium / (Discount) to peer group

-5.0%

Premium / (Discount) to peer group

Target P/E Multiple

14.1x

Target EV/EBITDA multiple

FY11 Earning per share

8.1

Peer group average (FY11E EV/EBITDA)

0.66

-5.0% 7.7x

FY11 EBITDA

11,814.8

Target EV

90,849.7 2,296.9

Add: Investments

(37,630.2)

Less: Net debt and minority interest

55516.3

Target Market Cap. Target price

9.35

Target price

13.32

Current price

13.65

Current price

13.65

Upside/Downside

-2.4%

Upside/Downside

-31.5%

WEIGHTED AVERAGE PRICE (SAR) Methodologies

Weight assigned

Target Price

Weighted average price

Target price using DCF approach

50%

14.81

7.40

Target price using P/E multiple

25%

9.35

2.34

Target price using EV/EBITDA multiple

25%

13.32

3.33

Weighted average target price

13.07

Current price

13.65

Change from current levels

-4.2%

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Valuation Assumptions 

Peak demand of electricity in KSA is projected to grow at 5.3% per annum over 2011-18 and reach 65 GW by 2018

Revenues 

KSA’s power generation capacity is expected to increase to 75.8 GW by 2020 from 48.3 GW in 2010 • 17 GW capacity addition at SEC owned power plants (to reach 58 GW by 2020) and 10.5 GW through IPPs and IWPPs (to reach 17.8 GW by 2020)



Energy sold (in GWh) by customer category • Residential: 52.1% of energy sold in 2010, gradually increasing to 53.2% by 2020 • Commercial: 12.2% of energy sold in 2010, gradually decreasing to 11.6% by 2020 • Government: 11.5% of energy sold in 2010, marginally increasing to 11.6% by 2020 • Industrial: 17.9% of energy sold in 2010 gradually decreasing to 17.3% by 2020 • Others: 6.3% of energy sold in 2010 and assumed to remain constant during 2011-20



Tariff by customer category • Commercial: 21.4% rise in 2011 and constant thereafter • Government: 7.2% rise in 2011 and constant thereafter • Industrial: 2% rise in 2011 and constant thereafter • Residential and Others: No change during 2011-20



SEC’s revenues are projected to grow 11.9% in 2011, 6.0% in 2012 and then at a CAGR of 4.2% during 2013-20 15

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Valuation Assumptions 

We assume that the increase in tariff will not have any cost implications and, hence, significantly increase SEC’s profitability

Margins

• We project gross margin to expand from 37.9% in 2010 to 39.3% in 2011, and operating margin to improve from 6.5% in 2010 to 7.3% in 2011 

Beyond 2011, though, gross and operating margins are expected to decline to 34.5% and 3.7%, respectively, by 2020. In 2012, we project gross and operating margins of 38.2% and 5.4%, respectively • Purchased energy cost is assumed to increase from 15.0% of electricity sales in 2011 to 16.9% in 2020, as more energy will be bought instead of being generated internally • Depreciation as % of sales is forecast to rise from 30.1% in 2010 to 31.6% in 2016, given SEC’s significant capex plans. Post 2016, it is expected to decline to 29.9% in 2020 as capex slows (average life of power plant is assumed to be 25 years) • General & administrative (G&A) expenses as % of revenues are also forecast to decline 50 bps to 0.9% by 2020, driven by SEC’s restructuring program

 Other income

Other income (consists of penalties, sales of tender documents, share in net income of investee companies* and others) is forecast to grow at 4% CAGR during 2010-20



Total SAR182Bn capex (47% of sales) during 2011-20; capex of SAR34Bn in 2011E and SAR36Bn in 2012E • Of the total capex, 94% is expected to for expansion, and the remaining 6% for maintenance

Capex 

50% of the capex during 2011-13 to be funded through debt

* SEC holds equity investments in GCC Interconnection Authority and Water & Electricity Company

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Valuation Sensitivity Analysis

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20.0 17.0

14.8 14.0 10.1

10.1

10.9

16.2

16.2

Capex decreases by 5.0%

Bull Case

13.1

11.6

SAR 11.0

15.4

14.8

11.6

8.0 5.0 Bear Case

Capex increases by 5.0%

Growth in Rise in cost of Growth in generation purchased energy sold per capacity (%) energy (%) customer (%) decreases by - increases by decreases by 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Base Case

Growth in Rise in cost of energy sold per purchased customer (%) energy (%) increases by decreases by 1.0% 1.0%

Growth in generation capacity (%) increases by 1.0%

Bear case:

Base case:

Bull case:

 Growth in energy sold per customer is 1% lower

 Energy sold per customer increases by 2% in 2011 and 2012

 Growth in energy sold per customer is 1% higher

 Rise in cost of purchased energy per GWh is 1% higher

 Cost of purchased energy per GWh increases by 3% per annum

 Rise in cost of purchased energy per GWh is 1% lower

 Growth in SEC owned generation capacity is 1% lower

 SEC-owned power generation capacity increases by 4% in 2011 and 2012

 Growth in SEC owned generation capacity is 1% higher

 Capex is 5% higher than assumed

 Capex of SAR34Bn in 2011 and SAR36Bn in 2012

 Capex is 5% lower than assumed

Source: Al Mal Capital analysis

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SEC – Financial Statements Income Statement

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Income statement (SAR Mn) Total Revenue Growth (%)

FY09A 23,851 7.0%

FY10A 27,860 16.8%

Gross Profit Margin (%)

(15,208) 8,643 36.2%

(17,292) 10,568 37.9%

(316) 8,327 34.9%

(382) 10,186 36.6%

(7,515) 812 3.4%

(8,380) 1,806 6.5%

Other Income Profit before tax Provision for Zakat *

357 1,170

473 2,279

0

Net income

Cost of Sales Gross Profit

General and Administration Expenses EBITDA EBITDA Margin (%) Depreciation of Property and Equipment EBIT EBIT Margin (%)

Net Margin (%) Absolute dividend Payout Ratio (%) Earnings per share (SAR) Dividend per share (SAR) – Absolute Dividend per share (SAR) – Paid to public * SEC paid no Zakat due to the negative adjusted net income and Zakat base

FY11F 31,184 11.9% (18,942) 12,242 39.3%

FY12F 33,055 6.0% (20,436) 12,620 38.2%

FY13F 34,969 5.8% (22,094) 12,875 36.8%

FY14F 36,874 5.4% (23,207) 13,667 37.1%

FY15F 38,848 5.4% (24,998) 13,850 35.7%

(427)

(436)

(444)

(450)

(454)

11,815 37.9% (9,529) 2,285 7.3%

12,183 36.9% (10,395) 1,788 5.4%

12,431 35.6% (11,039) 1,392 4.0%

13,217 35.8% (11,607) 1,610 4.4%

13,396 34.5% (12,133) 1,263 3.3%

0

477 2,763 0

506 2,294 0

535 1,928 0

565 2,174 0

595 1,857 0

1,170 4.9% 547 47%

2,279 8.2% 547 24%

2,763 8.9% 547 20%

2,294 6.9% 547 24%

1,928 5.5% 547 28%

2,174 5.9% 547 25%

1,857 4.8% 547 29%

0.28 0.13 0.70

0.55 0.13 0.70

0.66 0.13 0.70

0.55 0.13 0.70

0.46 0.13 0.70

0.52 0.13 0.70

0.45 0.13 0.70

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SEC – Financial Statements Balance Sheet

Balance sheet (SAR Mn) Shareholders' Equity

FY09A 49,175

FY10A 50,658

FY11F 52,873

FY12F 54,621

FY13F 56,001

FY14F 57,628

FY15F 58,938

Long Term Liability Long Term Debt Government Loan Corporate Bonds(Sukuk)

67,297

85,083

6,512 14,938 12,000 33,848 49,619

10,632 18,688 19,000 36,762 55,131

102,663 26,152 18,688 19,000

121,444 44,247 18,688 18,500

133,276 54,867 18,688 18,500

142,320 63,404 18,688 17,800

149,695 70,230 18,688 17,100

828 47,351 1,440 166,091

1,189 49,540 4,402 190,872

38,822 60,421 1,329 54,267 4,825 215,957

40,009 64,290 545 58,545 5,199 240,354

41,221 70,370 1,461 63,295 5,614 259,647

42,428 73,838 1,461 66,485 5,892 273,786

43,677 78,716 761 71,616 6,340 287,349

(30,625) 22,048

(34,637) 26,536

3,883 10,586 5,623 1,956 144,043

7,231 9,965 5,705 3,635 164,336

2,353 109,109 366 32,215 166,091

2,297 135,635 366 26,038 190,872

(38,685) 27,430 7,023 10,174 6,249 3,984 188,527 2,320 159,803 366 26,038 215,957

(41,925) 25,918 4,099 10,784 6,742 4,293 214,436 2,343 185,689 366 26,038 240,354

(45,576) 32,066 8,733 11,409 7,289 4,636 227,581 2,366 198,811 366 26,038 259,647

(47,825) 34,545 9,993 12,030 7,656 4,866 239,241 2,390 210,447 366 26,038 273,786

(51,799) 37,262 11,105 12,674 8,247 5,235 250,087 2,414 221,270 366 26,038 287,349

Other long term liabilities Current Liabilities Current Portion of Long Term Debt Accounts Payable Accruals & Other Payables Total Liabilities and Equity Working Capital Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivables, net Inventories, net Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Non Current Assets Equity Investments Property, Plant and Equipment Loans to subsidiaries Construction work in progress Total Assets

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SEC - Financial Statements Cash Flow Statement

Cash flow statement (SAR Mn) Operating Activities

FY09A

FY10A

FY11F

FY12F

FY13F

FY14F

FY15F

Net Profit after tax Depreciation Change in Provisions

1,170 7,515

2,279 8,380

2,763 9,529

2,294 10,395

1,928 11,039

2,174 11,607

1,857 12,133

106

537

35

161

166

159

172

Company’s share in net income of associates Other adjustments

(34) 1,612

0 0

0 2,060

0 1,187

0 1,212

0 1,207

0 1,249

Changes in operating assets & liabilities Cash Flows from Operating Activities

14,793 25,162

5,807 17,003

4,013 18,400

3,079 17,116

3,485 17,830

2,091 17,238

3,801 19,213

Investing Activities Change in investments

(1,159)

1,036

(23)

(23)

(23)

(24)

(24)

Addition to property, plant and equipment

(30,596)

(28,381)

(33,698)

(36,281)

(24,161)

(23,243)

(22,956)

Loan to subsidiary

(366) (32,120)

0 (27,345)

0 (33,721)

0 (36,304)

0 (24,184)

0 (23,267)

0 (22,980)

9,136

15,231 (540) 14,691

16,812 (547)

11,535 (547)

7,836 (547)

5,426 (547)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

(527) 8,609

15,660 (547) 15,112

16,264

10,988

7,289

4,879

Net change in Cash and Cash Equivalents

1,650

4,349

(209)

(2,924)

4,634

1,261

1,112

Cash and Cash Equivalent at end of the year

2,883

7,231

7,023

4,099

8,733

9,993

11,105

Cash Flows used in Investing Activities Financing Activities Net movement in interest bearing loans Dividend paid to equity share holders

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Let the falcon guide you Key ratios Profitability ratios Gross Margin EBITDA Margin EBIT Margin Net Profit Margin Return on Average Assets Return on Average Equity Liquidity ratios Cash conversion cycle Leverage ratios Net Debt/Equity (%) Valuation ratios P/E x P/Sales x EV/EBITDA x Dividend Yield Du Pont Analysis Net margin Asset Turnover Financial leverage RoE

SEC – Financial Statements Ratio Analysis FY09A

FY10A

FY11F

FY12F

FY13F

FY14F

FY15F

36.2% 34.9% 3.4% 4.9% 0.8% 2.4%

37.9% 36.6% 6.5% 8.2% 1.3% 4.6%

39.3% 37.9% 7.3% 8.9% 1.4% 5.3%

38.2% 36.9% 5.4% 6.9% 1.0% 4.3%

36.8% 35.6% 4.0% 5.5% 0.8% 3.5%

37.1% 35.8% 4.4% 5.9% 0.8% 3.8%

35.7% 34.5% 3.3% 4.8% 0.7% 3.2%

(835)

(790)

(790)

(790)

(790)

(790)

(790)

31.4%

46.6%

74.6%

108.4%

118.0%

126.1%

130.6%

48.6 2.4 8.7 6.6%

25.0 2.0 9.7 4.8%

20.6 1.8 8.4 5.1%

24.8 1.7 8.1 5.1%

29.5 1.6 8.0 5.1%

26.2 1.5 7.5 5.1%

30.6 1.5 7.4 5.1%

4.9% 14.4% 3.38 2.4%

8.2% 14.6% 3.77 4.5%

8.9% 14.4% 4.08 5.2%

6.9% 13.8% 4.40 4.2%

5.5% 13.5% 4.64 3.4%

5.9% 13.5% 4.75 3.8%

4.8% 13.5% 4.88 3.2%

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